[mahamwaqar]

A professor stood before his Philosophy class and had some items in
front of him.


When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise
jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.



He then asked the students if the jar was full.



They agreed that it was.


The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.



He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.


He then asked the students again if the jar was full.



They agreed it was.


The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.



Of course, the sand filled up everything else.



He asked once more if the jar was full.



The students responded with a unanimous "yes."



The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.


The students laughed.


"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I
want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.



"The golf balls are the important things - your family, your
children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.



"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.


"The sand is everything else--the small stuff.



"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued,
"there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.



"The same goes for life.

"If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.



"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.



Play with your children.


"Take time to get medical checkups.



"Take your partner out to dinner.



"Play another 18.


"There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.




"Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter.



"Set your priorities.



"The rest is just sand."



One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.



The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.



"It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a cup of coffee with a friend."

[Style Mantra]

Ahan a nice post...thnx 4 sharing...

[freeek]

very very very nice sharing maham...
indeed v shudnt confuse things that matter most to us wid those which shudnt be that much bothered... prior shud always be your family n those who matter most to u... n the rest are, a part of life... : )
very nice, great illustration for having this concept understood in a much better way...

[~pari~]

nice,thanx for sharing...

[Kool Guy]

kooooooooooool

[HULK]

There was a time, when I had become really inspired with this post.
But today, unfortunately, it means nothing to me.

I dont knwo whether i can say it out loud, but i do not trust or believe any worldly relation, except for the parents.

Follow the religion and live by adhering the parents, there is nothing missing from life.

[mahamwaqar]

Originally Posted by asjad_pisces

Ahan a nice post...thnx 4 sharing...

u r most welcome..

[mahamwaqar]

Originally Posted by freeek

very very very nice sharing maham...
indeed v shudnt confuse things that matter most to us wid those which shudnt be that much bothered... prior shud always be your family n those who matter most to u... n the rest are, a part of life... : )
very nice, great illustration for having this concept understood in a much better way...

thnx for these wonderful comments freek

[mahamwaqar]

Originally Posted by Kool Guy

kooooooooooool

thnxxx!! :)

[mahamwaqar]

Originally Posted by ~pari~

nice,thanx for sharing...

most welcome!

[mahamwaqar]

Originally Posted by NadeemJP

There was a time, when I had become really inspired with this post.
But today, unfortunately, it means nothing to me.

I dont knwo whether i can say it out loud, but i do not trust or believe any worldly relation, except for the parents.

Follow the religion and live by adhering the parents, there is nothing missing from life.

Always try to see the bright part of picture
you will never disappoint!

thnx for sharing your views with us.. :)

[freeek]

Originally Posted by mahamwaqar

thnx for these wonderful comments freek

that was ma pleasure lady lol

[Arain.faizan]

well i got hitted ma golf bowls :-s

[chandni kanwal]

nice sharing yarr..............

[HULK]

Yes Sir I do focus on the positive side :)
However, experience tells that there is no reality when it comes to the phrase "be positive" :)
cause, no one can and will understand unless one is put in the same situation over the same period of time :)

[mahamwaqar]

Originally Posted by NadeemJP

Yes Sir I do focus on the positive side :)
However, experience tells that there is no reality when it comes to the phrase "be positive" :)
cause, no one can and will understand unless one is put in the same situation over the same period of time :)

Life is beautiful if we feel, if we believe!
Inspite of looking what we dont have, we should consider what we have in our hands..
keep posting and stay happy :)

[Neo]

Originally Posted by NadeemJP

There was a time, when I had become really inspired with this post.
But today, unfortunately, it means nothing to me.

I dont knwo whether i can say it out loud, but i do not trust or believe any worldly relation, except for the parents.

Follow the religion and live by adhering the parents, there is nothing missing from life.

truee to very extent....

[Neo]

Originally Posted by NadeemJP

Yes Sir I do focus on the positive side :)
However, experience tells that there is no reality when it comes to the phrase "be positive" :)
cause, no one can and will understand unless one is put in the same situation over the same period of time :)

agreeed again........ point taken..

[Neo]

Originally Posted by mahamwaqar

Life is beautiful if we feel, if we believe!
Inspite of looking what we dont have, we should consider what we have in our hands..
keep posting and stay happy :)

i agree to certain extent.. but again.. everyone is the victim of it's own circumstances...

[i_khan]

niceee sharing